Understanding Tens and Ones
Numbers are like building blocks!
Every number up to 20 is made of groups of ten (tens) and single blocks (ones). Let's learn how to write them!
How to Write Tens and Ones
1️⃣ Count how many groups of ten you have
2️⃣ Count how many extra ones you have
3️⃣ Write it like this: (tens) tens and (ones) ones
Let's Practice Together!
Example 1: The Number 14
10
1 ten
1
2
3
4
4 ones
14 is 1 ten and 4 ones!
Example 2: Interactive Practice
Click on a number to see its tens and ones:
12
17
20
Click a number above to see its tens and ones!
Parent Tips 🌟
- Use everyday objects: Count groups of 10 items (like crayons or buttons) to show tens and ones in real life.
- Play "Build the Number": Give your child straws and rubber bands - bundle 10 straws together to make a "ten", then add loose ones.
- Sing along: Make up a simple song like "Ten and four makes fourteen, that's what tens and ones mean!"